Hannah Sampson, Author at Skift

Cruises

Carnival’s Europe Business Is Running Into Brexit Uncertainty

Carnival Corp.’s global reach can be a double-edged sword: The company isn’t dependent on just one market to fill its ships, but it’s also exposed to instability in wide swaths of the world.

Hannah Sampson , Skift | 5 years ago

Business Travel

Skift Forum Europe: Peak DMC’s Zina Bencheikh on Creating a Pipeline for Women in Travel

Zina Bencheikh has witnessed firsthand what it takes to bring greater diversity to the travel industry — and what the business rewards can be.

Hannah Sampson , Skift | 5 years ago

Cruises

Viking Sky Evacuation Ends as Cruise Ship Heads to Port With 894 on Board

It's not unusual for cruise ships to run into bad weather, but such a large evacuation is rare. Passengers are praising crew, as they often do following an emergency, but Viking needs to provide answers about why the ship ended up in the path of the storm and what happened to the engines.

Hannah Sampson , Skift | 5 years ago

Overtourism

How a ‘Poppy Apocalypse’ Could Turn Into Tourism Gold for a Small California City

Lake Elsinore, California wanted tourists — but not the kind that gridlocked its streets and trampled its mountainsides. The city is trying to learn from intense short-term overtourism to prepare for a more manageable future.

Hannah Sampson , Skift | 5 years ago

Tourism

Mexico’s Mystifying Tourism Move Leaves Competitors Ready to Pounce

Mexico's new government has priorities for tourism, but that doesn't include a tourist board. Will other destinations seize the opportunity?

Hannah Sampson , Skift | 5 years ago

Tourism

Universal Is Going for Full-On Immersion With New Harry Potter Ride

Universal has seen huge returns on its Harry Potter investments. The latest addition is a ride — as opposed to an entire land — but it will still likely draw crowds, especially in the months before Disney's Star Wars expansion opens in Florida.